This role is Inside IR35. Location: Luton - Able to attend meetings outside office hours and work in other activities at weekends and in the evening. Clearance: DBS Contract Length: 14/11/2025 TBC ESSENTIAL Professional qualification in a relevant discipline land use planning, transportation or environment Membership of a relevant professional body, RTPI, CIHT, CILT or similar Successful track record and background of consistent achievement as a senior manager including strategic management of transformation programmes, operational performance and financial budgets Understanding of current relevant legislation and statutory requirements associated with the respective service delivery portfolio Substantial experience of effective working with a broad range of partners and stakeholders from the community, government and businesses. Extensive experience of developing strategic and local policies and their delivery in respect to sustainable, integrated land use, transport and environmental proposals Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation and, in particular, how they impact on work with communities - able to integrate equality policies into business plans, strategies, service delivery and employment practices. People Management: Able to manage and develop individuals and teams, including recruitment and selection, work planning, work allocation, appraisal and development, performance, motivation and leadership. Visible Leadership: Able to provide visible and visionary leadership that inspires employees to meet organisational challenges and maximises employees personal potential. Commissioning Procurement: Able to procure and commission products, equipment, services, systems and facilities. Financial Management: Able to undertake (non-professional) financial/budget/cost centre management including, at the highest level, divisional/departmental/strategic financial management. Leading Change and Driving Performance: Able to lead and manage change through all levels of the organisation to achieve improved performance.